Winter Maternity Fashion
So for me, winter falls into two categories: absolute peak cozy and comfortable party attire. Let's get real, I'm at the stage of my life where I value comfort over...
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Before you Deliver.. Things to think of
As our pregnancy's progress, we start to focus on delivering the baby. Where are we delivering, who is delivering, who will be in the room, and more. A delivery plan...
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Get Great Sleep while Pregnant
Is it just me or is sleep sometimes amazing and sometimes completely elusive while pregnant? I slept like a rock during all my first trimesters. In fact falling asleep at...
Back to School: Pumping Edition
While everyone else is writing blogs about the lunchbox you should buy for little George, we want you to take a moment and read about the clothing you should get...
Bra Basics: Measuring Yourself for a Bra
Have you struggled to shop for bras online but you haven't been able to get into Close to the Heart to find your perfect fit? That's totally OK. I'm going...
Meet the Team: Heather
Name: Heather Lenox, but I'll answer to mommy, mama, ma, and mamamamamama What do you do at Close to the Heart? I help out with social media and try to be an...
Back to Work & Pumping
Are you heading back into the office? For many of us that means that we will be pumping more often. Let's talk quickly about how to make pumping an enjoyable...
Road Trips & Pregnancy: 5 Tips to Stay Comfortable
It's officially the summer of the road trip! I'm so excited. Being pregnant while road tripping can lead to its own challenges. Heidi talks through 5 tips for travelling in the...
Why We Support Mom's Mental Health Initiative
Who do you turn to when it's not going well after baby is here? The baby blues have run their course and your hormones are returning to normal. But you...
Maternity Necessities: What DO You Need to Buy?
We get some questions a lot. What do I need to buy? How many do I actually need? Do I need to buy a bra now or can I wait?...
I'm an overwhelmed parent and I'm not the only one
Today was a hard day. Yesterday was hard too. Honestly, these past few months have really taken their toll on me. I know that technically the pandemic is slowing down,...
Meet the Team: Heidi
Name: Heidi What do you do at Close to the Heart? Retail consultant (aka helping you feel comfortable and beautiful during this crazy transition), Blogger, Occasional Social Media Maven, Sounding Board...
How doing my nails made me slow down
This is a story about how doing my nails lead to me truly doing self care for myself. Let's be 100% real, having your nails done once or going to...
Spring 2021 Trends for Maternity
As I write this, it's an amazing 68 degrees Fahrenheit here in Wisconsin and the birds are chirping away. We've started leaving our windows and doors open during the day....
I'm pregnant, when should I buy a maternity bra?
One question that I frequently receive is "I'm currently pregnant. When should I buy a maternity or nursing bra?" Here's the thing, while some people will tell you that you...
Meet the Team: Hannah
Name: Hannah Berman What do you do at Close to the Heart? I’m a General Manager focused on the people side of our business. What is your favorite thing about...
How to Have Fun Gardening with Your Kids
For me, nothing says it's spring more than a trip to the garden center. It's been such fun to get my kids involved with gardening. One of my sons in...